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enMatthew Reilly writes action-packed 'Great Zoo of China'http://lubbockonline.com/books/2015-02-01/matthew-reilly-writes-action-packed-great-zoo-china
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<p>Matthew Reilly takes elements from Michael Crichton’s classic “Jurassic Park” and gives them a high fantasy spin in his latest action masterpiece, “The Great Zoo of China.”</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/books/2015-02-01/matthew-reilly-writes-action-packed-great-zoo-china" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/books/2015-02-01/matthew-reilly-writes-action-packed-great-zoo-china#commentsBooksJEFF AYERSAnimal welfareCassandra JaneDragonDungeons & DragonsEntertainmentEntertainmentFantasyJurassic ParkMatthew ReillyMichael CrichtonReillyThe Great Zoo of ChinaZooZoologySun, 01 Feb 2015 06:07:20 +0000JEFF AYERS207341 at http://lubbockonline.comCops save severely beaten puppy buried alive in snow; owner arrestedhttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-01-31/cops-save-severely-beaten-puppy-buried-alive-snow-owner-arrested
<p>NEW YORK -- A New York City man is facing animal cruelty charges after police say neighbors witnessed him beat his puppy and bury the dog alive in a snowbank.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-01-31/cops-save-severely-beaten-puppy-buried-alive-snow-owner-arrested" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-01-31/cops-save-severely-beaten-puppy-buried-alive-snow-owner-arrested#commentsFiled onlineAssociated PressAmerican Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsAnimal rightsAnimal welfareattorneybankBiologyContact DetailsCruelty to animalsDerek MercadoDog meatDogsFood and drinkhttp://nydn.us/1vkn2EYNew YorkPerson AttributesPerson CareerPuppyRaul CruzSergeantthe Daily NewsUSDZoologySat, 31 Jan 2015 19:56:24 +0000Associated Press207272 at http://lubbockonline.comCalifornia man gets 2-year prison sentence for kicking cat to deathhttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-01-06/california-man-gets-2-year-prison-sentence-kicking-cat-death
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<p>LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A Long Beach man who kicked a cat to death has been sentenced to two years behind bars.</p>
<p>Prosecutors say Steven Ullery was sentenced Tuesday on a felony count of animal cruelty. He pleaded guilty after jurors deadlocked in a case involving three cat deaths.</p>
<p>Authorities began investigating the 24-year-old after he and his wife returned two dead cats to an animal shelter in 2013 and requested a refund. Investigators found that he returned three dead cats to another animal hospital.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-01-06/california-man-gets-2-year-prison-sentence-kicking-cat-death" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-01-06/california-man-gets-2-year-prison-sentence-kicking-cat-death#commentsFiled online13818 UlleryAnimal welfareBiologyCaliforniaCatConvictionCruelty to animalsFelinesLong BeachLubbock Avalanche-JournalQuotationSteven UlleryZoologyWed, 07 Jan 2015 02:01:31 +0000Staff204093 at http://lubbockonline.comMore room for chickens likely means costlier eggshttp://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2015-01-02/more-room-chickens-likely-means-costlier-eggs
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<p>FRESNO, Calif. — The new year is expected to bring rising chicken egg prices across the U.S. as California starts requiring farmers to house hens in cages with enough space to move around and stretch their wings.</p>
<p>The new standard backed by animal rights advocates has drawn ire nationwide because farmers in Iowa, Ohio and other states who sell eggs in California have to abide by the same requirements.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2015-01-02/more-room-chickens-likely-means-costlier-eggs" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2015-01-02/more-room-chickens-likely-means-costlier-eggs#commentsNational NewsSCOTT SMITHAgricultureAnimal welfareBusinessBusinessCaliforniaCentrum Valley FarmsChickenCompany CompetitorDaniel SumnerDave HeylendeanEggFood and drinkFresnoIowaJim DeanNew Year's DayOhioPerson CareerPerson LocationPoultry farmingPoultry farming in the United Statespresident and CEOpresident and CEO in Iowa and OhioQuotationSocial IssuesSocial IssuesWayne PacelleWayne PacelleZoologyFri, 02 Jan 2015 06:16:04 +0000SCOTT SMITH203537 at http://lubbockonline.comMexico bullfighter, 2 more injured by "smart" bull http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-12-30/mexico-bullfighter-2-more-injured-smart-bull
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<p>MEXICO CITY — Karla de los Angeles, one of Mexico's few female bullfighters, vowed Tuesday to return to the ring by mid-January, two days after she and several others were gored by what she said was a "very smart" bull.</p>
<p>The 26-year-old bullfighter suffered a pair of gashes to the thigh and buttock when she was gored twice by the 1,090-pound bull Gamusino.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-12-30/mexico-bullfighter-2-more-injured-smart-bull" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-12-30/mexico-bullfighter-2-more-injured-smart-bull#commentsFiled onlineWorldMARK STEVENSONAnimal crueltyAnimal killingAnimal rightsAnimal welfareBullfightingDisasterDisasterLOS ANGELESMatadorMexico CityTechnologyTechnologyToreroTue, 30 Dec 2014 19:18:46 +0000MARK STEVENSON203259 at http://lubbockonline.comAnimal welfare group: Kennel froze dead animals http://lubbockonline.com/crime-and-courts/crime/2014-12-04/animal-welfare-group-kennel-froze-dead-animals
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<p>AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — The owner and operator of a suburban Buffalo kennel have been charged after authorities found dozens of animals living in deplorable conditions and nearly as many dead ones stored in freezers.</p>
<p>The 53-year-old woman who owns the Dodge Boarding Kennel in Amherst and the 49-year-old woman who ran the facility were each charged Wednesday with five counts of animal cruelty.</p>
<p>The five counts are based on the number of animal species found when the kennel was raided Nov. 7: cats, dogs, reptiles, birds and small exotics.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/crime-and-courts/crime/2014-12-04/animal-welfare-group-kennel-froze-dead-animals" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/crime-and-courts/crime/2014-12-04/animal-welfare-group-kennel-froze-dead-animals#commentsCrimeFiled onlineAmherstAnimal rightsAnimal welfareBiologyBuffaloCAPTCHACruelty to animalsDodge Boarding KennelDogDogsKennelLubbock Avalanche-JournalNew YorkSociety for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsZoologyThu, 04 Dec 2014 14:26:47 +0000Staff200131 at http://lubbockonline.comDogfighting thrives underground in years since Vick case with hundreds of thousands bethttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-11-22/dogfighting-thrives-underground-years-vick-case-hundreds-thousands-bet
<p>JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In the squalid Jacksonville dogfighting kennel, a champion named Bulletproof Sam sat in a makeshift wooden cage, his teeth exposed from a missing snout.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-11-22/dogfighting-thrives-underground-years-vick-case-hundreds-thousands-bet" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-11-22/dogfighting-thrives-underground-years-vick-case-hundreds-thousands-bet#commentsFiled onlineJASON DEARENAlabamaAnimal Legal Defense FundAnimal rightsAnimal welfareAssociated PressBad Newz Kennels dog fighting investigationCompany LocationConvictionCruelty to animalsCyrus ZomorodianDog fightingDogfightEthicsFederal Bureau of InvestigationFloridaGeorgiaIndictmentinvestigatorIvan WickJacksonvilleMandatory sentencingMichael VickMichael VickMilwaukeeMississippiNational Football LeagueNational Football LeagueNFLOfficerPerson CareerPerson LocationprosecutorQuotationsheriffSocial IssuesSocial IssuesTexasUnited StatesUSDWillie ColemanSat, 22 Nov 2014 14:51:17 +0000JASON DEAREN198597 at http://lubbockonline.comIreland's gay bull Benjy saved from slaughterhousehttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-11-18/irelands-gay-bull-benjy-saved-slaughterhouse
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<p>DUBLIN — He faced execution for failure to perform. But Benjy, the gay bull of Ireland, has been saved following a worldwide appeal backed by "The Simpsons" co-creator Sam Simon.</p>
<p>Ireland's Animal Rights Action Network said Tuesday that Simon is paying for Benjy's transportation to an animal sanctuary in England. Simon, who is battling colon cancer, has been giving away much of the fortune from his television career and is a leading donor to animal welfare causes.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-11-18/irelands-gay-bull-benjy-saved-slaughterhouse" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-11-18/irelands-gay-bull-benjy-saved-slaughterhouse#commentsFiled onlineWorldSHAWN POGATCHNIKAnimal rightsAnimal sanctuaryAnimal welfareBenjyBiologyBullCAPTCHADublinMythologyPerson CareerQuotationSam SimonThe SimpsonstransportationUnited KingdomUSDwestern IrelandZoologyTue, 18 Nov 2014 14:50:14 +0000SHAWN POGATCHNIK198082 at http://lubbockonline.comStar-studded TV show to help needy dogs find homeshttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-11-12/star-studded-tv-show-help-needy-dogs-find-homes
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<p>LOS ANGELES — Oscar winner Hilary Swank is unleashing some serious star power to help rescue dogs get adopted by families who want to make a difference on Thanksgiving — or those who just want to watch terriers instead of touchdowns on TV.</p>
<p>"Fox's Cause for Paws: An All-Star Dog Spectacular" will air Nov. 27 and feature a slew of celebrities aiming to find thousands of needy dogs a home by Black Friday.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-11-12/star-studded-tv-show-help-needy-dogs-find-homes" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-11-12/star-studded-tv-show-help-needy-dogs-find-homes#commentsFiled onlineEntertainmentSUE MANNINGAcademy AwardsactressAmericaAmerica's Got TalentAnimal welfareBetty WhiteBiologyBoys Don't CryBoys Don't CryBusinessBusinessCAPTCHAco-executiveDogEntertainmentEntertainmentFergiefundraiserfundraiser , contests and glitterati galoreGleeHilary SwankHuman InterestHuman InterestJane LynchJosh DuhamelKeshaKristen BellLeann RimesLOS ANGELESMichael LevittMillion Dollar BabyMiranda LambertOscarPaula AbdulPerson CareerPetfinder.comPetfinder.orgPetsproducerQuotationRescue dogRescue groupScarlett JohanssonSocial IssuesSocial IssuesThanksgivingUSDWarWarZoologyWed, 12 Nov 2014 15:28:51 +0000SUE MANNING197271 at http://lubbockonline.comSenator's son faces animal cruelty chargeshttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-10-16/senators-son-faces-animal-cruelty-charges
<p>PHOENIX — Four people including a son of U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake have been indicted on cruelty to animal charges after 21 dogs died at a Gilbert kennel in June, prosecutors said.</p>
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<p>A grand jury indicted Green Acre Dog Boarding owners Jesse Todd and Malesia Maurine Hughes along with the couple’s daughter Logan Flake and son-in-law Austin Flake, Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery said.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-10-16/senators-son-faces-animal-cruelty-charges" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-10-16/senators-son-faces-animal-cruelty-charges#commentsFiled onlineAssociated PressAbuseAnimal lawAnimal rightsAnimal welfareattorneyAustin FlakeBill MontgomeryBiologyCrimesCruelty to animalsEthicsFloridaIndictmentJeff FlakeJesse ToddLogan FlakeMalesia Maurine HughesPerson CareerPHOENIXSenatorveterinarianZoologyThu, 16 Oct 2014 15:08:30 +0000Associated Press193720 at http://lubbockonline.comChild falls into jaguar exhibit at Arkansas zoohttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-10-12/child-falls-jaguar-exhibit-arkansas-zoo
<p>LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A spokesman at Arkansas Children’s Hospital says a young child is in critical condition after falling into a jaguar exhibit at the Little Rock Zoo.</p>
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<p>Hospital spokesman Dan McFadden said in a news release Friday that the child’s guardian has asked that the child’s name and other information not be released.</p>
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<p>Zoo spokeswoman Susan Altrui says staff members used a fire extinguisher to keep the jaguars away from the child after the incident Friday morning. The child was pulled to safety by a zoo employee who lowered a ladder into the exhibit.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-10-12/child-falls-jaguar-exhibit-arkansas-zoo" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-10-12/child-falls-jaguar-exhibit-arkansas-zoo#commentsFiled onlineAssociated PressAnimal welfareArkansasArkansas ChildrenArkansas Children's HospitalArkansas Children’s HospitalBusinessBusinessDan McFaddenEntertainmentEntertainmentHospitalLaborLaborLawLawLittle Rock ZooLittle Rock, ArkansasMan Made DisasterPerson CareerQuotationspokesmanZooZoologySun, 12 Oct 2014 15:03:40 +0000Associated Press193239 at http://lubbockonline.comDog named 'Lazarus' survives euthanasia attempthttp://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2014-10-06/dog-named-lazarus-survives-euthanasia-attempt
<p>‘Lazarus’ survives euthanasia attempt </p>
<p>OZARK, Ala. — Animal control officer Wanda Snell knows what she saw: A veterinarian inserted a needle into the black-and-brown mutt and injected a chemical meant to euthanize the dog no one had adopted. The animal moved a bit and was still and quiet by the time she left the shelter for home.</p>
<p>What Snell can’t explain is how or why a mixed-breed dog that nobody wanted recovered overnight and has since bounced back fully from what should have been a lethal injection.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2014-10-06/dog-named-lazarus-survives-euthanasia-attempt" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2014-10-06/dog-named-lazarus-survives-euthanasia-attempt#commentsNational NewsAlabamaAnimal euthanasiaAnimal shelterAnimal welfareartistBiologyBIRMINGHAMBochemicalCortney BlankenshipDogJane HolstonLazarusLubbock Avalanche-JournalMixed-breed dogOfficerOzarkOzark CityOzark City Animal ShelterPerson CareerQuotationRescue dogRescue groupRobert LoftonveterinarianWanda SnellZoologyMon, 06 Oct 2014 05:14:47 +0000Staff192422 at http://lubbockonline.comFBI turns animal cruelty into top-tier, group A felonyhttp://lubbockonline.com/life/2014-10-05/fbi-turns-animal-cruelty-top-tier-group-felony
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<p>LOS ANGELES — Young people who torture and kill animals are prone to violence against people later in life if it goes unchecked, studies have shown. A new federal category for animal cruelty crimes will help root out those pet abusers before their behavior worsens and give a boost to prosecutions, an animal welfare group says.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/life/2014-10-05/fbi-turns-animal-cruelty-top-tier-group-felony" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/life/2014-10-05/fbi-turns-animal-cruelty-top-tier-group-felony#commentsLifeSUE MANNINGAnimal crueltyAnimal lawAnimal rightsAnimal welfareCruelty to animalsDahmerFederal Bureau of InvestigationJohn ThompsonLOS ANGELESMadeline BernsteinNew YorkPerson Careerpresident and CEOprosecutorPsychopathyQuotationSerial killerSocial IssuesSocial IssuesSociety for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsZoologySun, 05 Oct 2014 05:04:25 +0000SUE MANNING192276 at http://lubbockonline.comPet in a hot car creates tough choicehttp://lubbockonline.com/life/2014-09-07/pet-hot-car-creates-tough-choice
<p>LOS ANGELES — Imagine walking to your car after running errands and spotting a dog, panting and helpless, shut inside a hot car. Smashing the window might be your first impulse, but calling police or animal control will protect you from injury and possible lawsuits, experts say.</p>
<p>Hundreds of pets die each year when they are left in closed cars that rapidly become deadly on hot days, estimated Dr. Jules Benson, chief veterinary officer for Petplan pet insurance. He cited insurance claims, veterinarian records and other data.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/life/2014-09-07/pet-hot-car-creates-tough-choice" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/life/2014-09-07/pet-hot-car-creates-tough-choice#commentsLifeSUE MANNING911Animal Legal Defense FundAnimal rightsAnimal welfareBill JohnsonBiologyCaliforniachiefContact DetailsCruelty to animalsDeborah KnaanDeputy District AttorneyDogHeat illnessJules BensonLOS ANGELESMedicineofficer for Petplan pet insurancePerson CareerPetQuotationSocial IssuesSocial IssuesveterinarianZoologySun, 07 Sep 2014 05:06:25 +0000SUE MANNING188641 at http://lubbockonline.comAbout 100 'tuxedo' cats dropped off at shelterhttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-08-16/about-100-tuxedo-cats-dropped-shelter
<p>NOVATO, Calif. -- The San Francisco Chronicle (<a href="http://bit.ly/1Bm6coH">http://bit.ly/1Bm6coH</a>) reports that someone has dropped off more than 100 tuxedo cats, which are named for their distinctive black and white markings, at an animal shelter. Marin Humane Society spokeswoman Lisa Bloch says that on Monday, a car pulled up to the Marin Humane Society in Novato, leaving behind three boxes. Bloch tells the newspaper that inside were 24 tuxedo cats. She says it was the fourth such occurrence in the last 18 months.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-08-16/about-100-tuxedo-cats-dropped-shelter" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-08-16/about-100-tuxedo-cats-dropped-shelter#commentsFiled onlineAssociated PressAnimal sheltersAnimal welfareBiologyCaliforniaCatContact DetailsFelineshttp://bit.ly/1Bm6coHLisa BlochMarin Humane SocietyMusical theatrePerson CareerSocial IssuesSocial Issuesspokeswomanthe San Francisco ChronicleZoologySat, 16 Aug 2014 17:37:40 +0000Associated Press185845 at http://lubbockonline.com